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   By Ganiyu Asa Lagos reporter Platform combines client-facing digital dashboard with managed execution services  addressing the trust gap that costs Nigerian property owners billions annually through payment disputes, site readiness failures, and intermediary-driven quality degradation. Murals  Nigeria Limited (RC 8034511) today announced the public launch of Spaces by  Murals.ng , a client-facing digital platform combined with managed execution services for complex commercial interior projects. Spaces helps hotels, developers, property owners, and other commercial clients move from an approved design or project brief to a documented, finished interior through one coordinated execution process. “Clients should not have to choose between creative ambition and delivery visibility. Spaces gives the client a clearer view of what is being produced, who is responsible for each stage, what needs to happen before installation, and when a project is ready for approval....

     By Yetunde Tayomide FCCPC-licensed fintech expands physical presence to the Fedral Capital Territory, backed by its mobile app platform MCO Penny, driven by a mission to solve financial instability in public sector lending, is now in Abuja extending its promise of financial inclusion to the underserved civil servant sector they are passionate about serving. For many years, civil servants have been perceived as a segment that is either underpaid or unable to fully benefit from traditional banking services. MCO Penny saw this gap as an opportunity to create meaningful impact, building financial solutions that promote stability, convenience, and peace of mind for public sector employees. The company’s goal has remained simple: to bridge the financial inclusion gap and empower civil servants with access to responsible, reliable, and accessible financial services. Founded by business leader and public sector expert Michael Collins with a mission to make financial services...

  By Remi Udoka The African Catalyst Announces EESII 3.0 "Powering Africa Beyond Solar: Unlocking Biogas, Wind, and Small-Scale Hydro" — Virtual Event, Thursday, 23 July 2026  The African Catalyst (TAC) has announced the third edition of its Enabling Early-Stage Infrastructure Investing (EESII 3.0), a high-level virtual convening bringing together investors, policymakers, development finance institutions, infrastructure developers, project sponsors and technical experts from across Africa and beyond. While solar energy has transformed off-grid electrification across the continent, significant opportunities remain untapped in biogas, wind and small-scale hydropower — technologies capable of delivering more reliable, resilient and scalable energy for households, industries and underserved communities. These sectors, however, continue to face barriers in project preparation, financing, technical capacity and enabling policy, preventing many promising projects from reaching finan...

By Femi Lazarus Cynosure Realty has hosted the maiden edition of its Stakeholders’ Roundtable in Abuja, bringing together professionals, industry leaders and business partners to strengthen collaboration and drive sustainable growth in Nigeria's real estate sector. The event, held on July 11 at Hall 1, Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, was themed "The Maiden: Partnerships that Build Legacy." It featured stakeholder engagements, project unveilings, panel discussions, networking sessions and entertainment. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Cynosure Realty Ltd and Convener of the Cynosure Stakeholders' Roundtable (CSR), Mr. Micheal Okuboye, described the gathering as a defining moment for the company. "This maiden stakeholders' roundtable marks the beginning of stronger, more intentional partnerships that will define our legacy. We brought together stakeholders from different industries to align on shared goals and explore opportunitie...

 By Yemi Duru Persistently high diesel prices are forcing fleet operators across Nigeria to pay closer attention to fuel management, with businesses increasingly adopting monitoring technologies to reduce losses and improve operational efficiency. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average retail price of diesel climbed to ₦1,813.81 per litre in June 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 24 per cent. The upward trend has continued amid fluctuating energy costs, placing additional pressure on transport companies, logistics operators and businesses that rely heavily on diesel-powered vehicles. Industry observers say fuel has become one of the largest operating expenses for commercial fleets, making consumption monitoring and loss prevention more important than ever. The sustained increase in diesel prices has also renewed attention on challenges such as fuel theft, unauthorised vehicle usage and inefficient driving practices, all of whi...

      Critics of Ghana's healthcare administration have renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and accelerated reforms within the country's health sector, while raising concerns about the leadership of the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The calls come amid ongoing public discussions about challenges facing the healthcare system, including access to quality medical services, inadequate infrastructure, shortages of healthcare personnel, and the availability of essential medicines and equipment. While acknowledging efforts by the Ministry of Health to address these issues, some healthcare stakeholders and civil society advocates argue that reforms have not progressed quickly enough. They have urged the ministry to improve communication with the public and provide clearer updates on policies, priorities, and measurable outcomes. A healthcare stakeholder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "Ghanaians deserve a healthcare system that i...

   By Kulu Diamond Mytherapist.ng, a leading Nigerian health-tech platform focused on accessible mental healthcare, has entered into a service partnership with  Ally Healthcare HMO  to provide mental health support services to Ally Healthcare users. Through this partnership,  Mytherapist.ng  will deliver professional mental health services to Ally Healthcare’s customers, giving them access to licensed therapists and mental health professionals through Mytherapist.ng’s secure platform or any other agreed service channel based on the selected plan. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to make mental health support more accessible, structured, confidential, and responsive for individuals, families, and organisations. As part of the agreement, Mytherapist.ng will provide access to therapy services, onboarding support, platform orientation, periodic usage and engagement reports, crisis support for critical cases, and strict confid...

   By Helen Pat From job-hunting frustration to 30,000 users: How  Loudinsight  is connecting African talent to  global opportunity   "The African job market isn't broken because of a shortage of talent," says the team behind Loudinsight. "It's broken because of a signal problem. And fixing that signal problem, at a global scale, is what Loudinsight was built to do." Loudinsight  is a hiring intelligence platform built to solve one of the most persistent mismatches in the modern workforce — African professionals ready to compete globally, and  employers  around the world who haven't found a reliable way to reach them. Anyone who has searched for a job in Nigeria knows the feeling. An application goes in, and then — nothing. No response, no feedback, no signal of any kind. Employers face the same problem from the other side: a role goes up, hundreds of applications come in, and by the time a shortlist is ready, the best candidates have already...

     By Timi Gabriel The growing diversity of travel needs is influencing how hospitality providers approach accommodation, with increasing attention being given to offering options that suit both short-term and extended stays. Speaking on the trend, Tosin Adeyinka Adegbesan , a consultant with Aviel  Suites and Hotels , said travellers now have varying expectations depending on the purpose and duration of their visits. While some guests prefer the structure and services associated with hotels, others seek the flexibility, privacy and space offered by serviced apartments. He noted that this shift has contributed to the growing popularity of short-let apartments alongside conventional hotel accommodation, particularly among business travellers, corporate guests, families, couples, executives and visitors on temporary assignments. According to Tosin, guest expectations have also evolved beyond the availability of accommodation to include reliable utilities, internet co...

 By Bolaji Adaku The standard startup playbook scales by subsidising customers and squeezing supply. PairRide is running the inverse and treating the driver, not the rider, as the centre of the business. The clearest expression of that is the commission. At 7%, scoped to cover app maintenance and operations rather than profit, PairRide is choosing to make its margin almost everywhere except the fare. PairRide is built on the belief that drivers are more than just people who complete trips; they are long-term partners in the platform's growth. Instead of viewing drivers as a low-cost workforce that can easily be replaced when they stop driving, PairRide treats them as valued customers who deserve tools, services, and earning opportunities that help them build sustainable careers. This approach shapes how the company designs its business model. Rather than maximizing revenue by taking a large share of every fare, PairRide focuses on helping drivers earn more, reduce operating costs, ...

By Yemi Osinogini Most founders race to launch Passy chose to wait. Three years ago, MyPassyApp was close to entering the market. Instead of releasing an unfinished product, the founder continued building, testing and improving it. That patience has now produced a platform designed to simplify digital finance through cryptocurrency trading, gift card services, airtime purchases and bill payments. The product grew from lessons learned while operating Passyxchange, where years of customer interaction revealed one consistent demand: people wanted faster service, greater reliability and a platform they could trust. The official launch reflected both business progress and personal milestones. Hosted by Uti Nwachukwu, the event welcomed creators Valking and Mbah alongside customers, supporters and family. One emotional moment came when Passy’s father shared the story behind the business and offered prayers for the company’s future, reminding guests that behind every startup is a family that ...

By Pastor Goodluck Ochiagha Founder & Lead Minister, Magen Covenant Ministry Africa is one of the most religious continents in the world, yet many families continue to struggle with poverty, broken relationships, unemployment, poor leadership and a lack of direction. This raises an important question: If we believe in God, why are so many people still trapped by problems that can be solved through both faith and wisdom? At Magen Covenant Ministry, we believe that God hears prayer and answers prayer. But we also believe that God calls His people to pursue wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Prayer and wisdom are not opposites; they work together. Faith opens the door, while wisdom helps us walk through it. That conviction defines our ministry. Our mission is to help people know the One True God, understand His Word, strengthen their families, develop practical wisdom, discover purpose and become productive members of society. Every day at 6:00 a.m., I lead the Global Morning Prayer...

    A Nigerian environmental scientist,  Julius Odemi Brown  – The CEO of Ecofrost Solutions Limited, has led the successful implementation of an innovative in-situ remediation programme that restored crude oil-contaminated soil and groundwater at an oil and gas facility in the Niger Delta, highlighting the growing role of indigenous expertise in environmental restoration within Nigeria's energy sector. The remediation project employed two complementary treatment technologies:  enhanced bioremediation  for hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and  in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO)  for contaminated groundwater. The integrated approach enabled the remediation team to address pollution at its source while minimizing excavation, reducing waste generation, and limiting disruption to surrounding ecosystems. Environmental specialists describe the project as an example of the industry's gradual transition from conventional "dig-and-dump" remediation practices t...

After helping generate more than $5 billion in revenue, Edidiong Ekong says founders are being taught the wrong lesson. Around 100 million new businesses are launched globally every year. Nearly 20% fail within their first year. Roughly half disappear within five years. Despite these odds, founders continue to receive some of the most familiar advice in entrepreneurship: build a great product. Growth strategist and entrepreneur Edidiong Ekong believes that advice is incomplete and, in many cases, actively misleading. After helping generate more than $5 billion in cumulative revenue across fintech, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, payments, and digital entertainment, Ekong has reached a conclusion that challenges one of entrepreneurship's most widely accepted beliefs. "The startup industry has spent decades telling founders to build better products," says Ekong. "Yet history is full of superior products that disappeared while inferior competitors dominated entire ...